Right to repair farm equipment? No law, apparently, is necessary
It turns out farmers may not need a law to repair their own equipment in Mississippi.
Ask The Dispatch: Is public money allowed to fund private schools?
Can private schools receive public money?
The Mississippi Supreme Court will consider that question on Feb. 6 when it will begin hearing oral arguments on a lawsuit that contends using public funds for private schools would give private schools an advantage over public schools.
Despite change in Ring security camera policy, local law enforcement sees little impact on investigations
Neither Columbus nor Starkville police departments are expecting big changes now that a popular doorbell camera company will no longer allow law enforcement to request footage from users using its application.
Weekend bets: Fun things to do in the Golden Triangle this weekend (Jan. 26-28)
This weekend has a variety of events to choose from, including an artist talk, concerts, the Starkville Frostbite and more! There is sure to be
First ice, now rain
“It’s from one thing to another,” Lowndes County Emergency Management Director Cindy Lawrence told The Dispatch Wednesday. “First it was ice, now it’s water.”
LCSD does not plan to make up ice days
After a week of closures due to icy weather and poor road conditions that closed area schools, Lowndes County School District confirmed it will not make up those missed days.
Ask the Dispatch: The mysterious flag at Memorial Gardens
If you’ve found yourself driving down South Frontage Road in Columbus, you may have noticed an unusual flag flying half-staff at the Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
GTWS garbage collection to resume next week; Starkville’s resumes Thursday
Residents of Columbus and Starkville need to be a little more patient when it comes to garbage collection.
Columbus, Lowndes schools to remain closed Friday; Heritage open
The icy roads have resulted in Columbus Municipal School District and Lowndes County School District closing schools Friday. Both districts anticipate resuming normal operations Monday.
Weekend bets: Fun things to do in the Golden Triangle this weekend (Jan. 19-21)
This weekend has a variety of events to choose from, including concerts, a yoga night and more! There is sure to be something for everyone.
Warming areas serve cold, hungry and homeless through icy conditions
When the temperature dropped in the Golden Triangle this week, places to warm up opened in both Lowndes and Oktibbeha County.
Dispatch delivery delayed due to USPS; digital access available
Freezing precipitation this week has caused delays in the delivery of The Dispatch’s print edition to nearly all subscribers. Free online accounts are available to all print subscribers.
Schools closed again Wednesday due to icy weather
Hazardous conditions and icy roads in Oktibbeha and Lowndes counties have resulted in an additional day of school closures. Columbus Municipal School District, Lowndes County
Tuesday’s freeze affects travel, food
It will take a bit of time for the Golden Triangle to thaw from Tuesday’s freeze. Oktibbeha and Lowndes counties are dealing with the aftermath
Icy roads causing wrecks, but no serious injuries so far
While local law enforcement saw a spike in wrecks overnight due to the inclement weather, few were serious.
Icy roads result in school closures Tuesday
Area schools will be closed Tuesday due to hazardous road conditions. The Mississippi Department of Transportation on Monday issued a warning of icy conditions on
Ask The Dispatch: What do I do with all these fallen leaves?
If there’s one thing the city of Columbus wants you to hear about fallen leaves, it’s this: bag those rascals.
Region braces for freezing temperatures next week
Frigid temperatures will visit the Golden Triangle next week, bringing a possible mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow.
MLK Day to feature marches, speakers, service
Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday recognizing the work of one of the civil rights movement’s pivotal leaders and the lessons of service he left behind.
Weekend bets: Fun things to do in the Golden Triangle this weekend (Jan. 12-15)
This weekend has a variety of events to choose from, including music, painting, events honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and more! There is sure to